Facility EHS Manager

FACILITY EHS MANAGER
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The Facility EHS Manager is a critical member of the Newly Weds Foods facility leadership team reporting to the Global Director of EHS. The position will maintain KPI's, including OEE and Quality Standards. 

Essential Functions

• Leads by example by living the Newly Weds Foods’ company values.


• Acts as a trusted advisor and mentor across the facility.


• Leverages both experience and an innovative approach to EHS activities.


• Anticipates potential workplace hazards, evaluates strategies for corrective action, assists in the implementation of controls and tracks the completion of related projects at the facility level.


• Analyzes reports, metrics and other relevant data to assist in the development of projects and improvement plans focused on reducing risk at the facility.


• Coordinates response, investigation and corrective actions relate to EHS incidents.


• Manages workers compensation related reports, documentation, data and costs.


• Develops and maintains databases relevant to the EHS activities of the facility.


• Interprets regulations, industry best practices, academic papers and other relevant information.


• Ensures compliance with applicable EHS regulations through the education of the facility leadership, day-to-day EHS activities, programs, policies and self-assessment audits.


• Participates in corporate, customer and government related EHS audits.


• Maintains accurate records and data in accordance with company, customer and local guidelines.


• Provides training on policies, regulations and procedures, as directed.


• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental, Engineering or related field.


• Minimum of 5 years of facility EHS leadership preferred.


• Knowledge of USDA, BRC, FDA and HACCP preferred


• CSP, CIH, CSHM, CHMM or other related certification a plus


• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required


• Strong computer abilities, such as, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and cloud based EHS systems preferred


• Ability to travel occasionally for audits, conferences or other work activities.

Work Environment

• Ability to work in food environments with allergens.


• Ability to lift 50 lbs occasionally.


• Ability to climb ladders, stairs or other similar activities.


• Ability to wear PPE required by the facilities.